About the book
A panoramic satire of English society during the Napoleonic Wars, Vanity Fair is William Makepeace Thackeray’s masterpiece. At its center is one of the most unforgettable characters in nineteenth-century literature: the enthralling Becky Sharp, a charmingly ruthless social climber who is determined to leave behind her humble origins, no matter the cost. Her more gentle friend Amelia, by contrast, only cares for Captain George Osborne, despite his selfishness and her family’s disapproval. As both women move within the flamboyant milieu of Regency England, the political turmoil of the era is matched by the scheming Becky’s sensational rise—and its unforeseen aftermath.
Based in part upon Thackeray’s own love for the wife of a friend, Vanity Fair portrays the hypocrisy and corruption of high society and the dangers of unrestrained ambition with epic brilliance and scathing wit. With an introduction by Catherine Peters.
Editions of Vanity Fair
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780679405665
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780679603214
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099518938
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780553214628
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780375753176
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780375757266
- EBook
- ISBN 9780735253599
- EBook
- ISBN 9780553902204
- EBook
- ISBN 9780679642015
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781415909775
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9781785295201
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A panoramic satire of English society during the Napoleonic Wars, Vanity Fair is William Makepeace Thackeray’s masterpiece. At its center is one of the most unforgettable characters in nineteenth-century literature: the enthralling Becky Sharp, a charmingly ruthless social climber who is determined to leave behind her humble origins, no matter the cost. Her more gentle friend Amelia, by contrast, only cares for Captain George Osborne, despite his selfishness and her family’s disapproval. As both women move within the flamboyant milieu of Regency England, the political turmoil of the era is matched by the scheming Becky’s sensational rise—and its unforeseen aftermath.
Based in part upon Thackeray’s own love for the wife of a friend, Vanity Fair portrays the hypocrisy and corruption of high society and the dangers of unrestrained ambition with epic brilliance and scathing wit. With an introduction by Catherine Peters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanity Fair about?
A panoramic satire of English society during the Napoleonic Wars, Vanity Fair is William Makepeace Thackeray’s masterpiece. At its center is one of the most unforgettable characters in nineteenth-century literature: the enthralling Becky Sharp, a charmingly ruthless social climber who is determined to leave behind her humble origins, no matter the cost. Her more gentle friend Amelia, by contrast, only cares for Captain George Osborne, despite his selfishness and her family’s disapproval. As both women move within the flamboyant milieu of Regency England, the political turmoil of the era is matched by the scheming Becky’s sensational rise—and its unforeseen aftermath.
Based in part upon Thackeray’s own love for the wife of a friend, Vanity Fair portrays the hypocrisy and corruption of high society and the dangers of unrestrained ambition with epic brilliance and scathing wit. With an introduction by Catherine Peters.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Vanity Fair?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Vanity Fair?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679405665
Is Vanity Fair part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Everyman's Library Classics Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Vanity Fair?
William Makepeace Thackeray
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Vanity Fair is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780679405665) and hardcover(ISBN 9780679603214) and paperback(ISBN 9780099518938) and paperback(ISBN 9780553214628) and paperback(ISBN 9780375753176) and paperback(ISBN 9780375757266) and ebook(ISBN 9780735253599) and ebook(ISBN 9780553902204) and ebook(ISBN 9780679642015) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781415909775) and audiodisc(ISBN 9781785295201)
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